blind
/blaɪnd/
adjective
- Unable to see; having no or very limited sight.
- She has been blind since birth, but she reads Braille fluently.
- The blind man used a white cane to navigate the street.
- The guide dog helps blind people cross busy intersections safely.
- Lacking awareness, judgment, or reason; not based on evidence.
- Blind obedience to authority can be dangerous.
- His blind faith in the plan led to disaster.
- She had a blind spot when it came to her son's mistakes.
- Done without being able to see or without visual aid.
- They performed a blind taste test to choose the best soda.
- The pilot made a blind landing in thick fog.
- He typed the email blind, without looking at the keyboard.
noun
- A window covering made of slats or fabric that can be raised or lowered to control light or privacy.
- The blinds in the office were dusty and needed cleaning.
- She pulled down the blind to block the afternoon sun.
- He adjusted the blind so that a sliver of light came through.
- A hiding place used by hunters or birdwatchers to observe animals without being seen.
- From the blind, we watched a family of foxes play in the meadow.
- They built a wooden blind near the pond for duck hunting.
- The photographer sat quietly in the blind, waiting for the deer to appear.
verb
- To cause someone to be unable to see, either temporarily or permanently.
- The accident blinded her in one eye.
- The bright headlights blinded him for a moment.
- The sun's glare blinded the driver as he turned the corner.
- To deprive someone of understanding, judgment, or reason.
- Her love for him blinded her to his faults.
- The politician's promises blinded the voters to the truth.
- Greed blinded him to the risks of the investment.
adverb
- Without being able to see; without visual information.
- He flew blind through the storm, relying only on instruments.
- She navigated the dark room blind, feeling for the light switch.
- The scientist ran the experiment blind to avoid bias.